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Global Markets vs. Investment Banking: Key Differences

The difference between capital markets and investment banking is the most basic level. It’s hard for a bank teller to know everything about everything. Investment banks use different types of ‘experts’ to give them good insight into industries and products that most people won’t have. Some of the experts will focus on learning and covering the healthcare or software, while others will focus on learning and covering the convertibles market, the equities market, or the high yield bond market. You have ‘specialists’ for different products just like you have ‘specialists’ for different industries.

Is global capital markets part of investment banking?

Equity capital markets, debt capital markets, and leveraged finance are some of the markets that comprise capital markets. These bankers know the markets for their products and focus on them.

Is global banking investment banking?

The Global Corporate & Investment Banking teams provide advice and services to companies and institutions worldwide.

Is markets part of investment banking?

Investment banking is related to the creation of capital for other companies.

What is global markets at Goldman Sachs?

The Global Markets Division of the Systematic Trading Strategies (STS) Group is responsible for building indices/strategies for all products traded within it.

What is a career in global markets?

Dynamic, quick- thinking self-starters who have a real passion for the markets are the ideal candidates for Global Markets. The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues from a variety of experiences is important.